Sales Associate, Apartments.com - Minneapolis, MN

Visual Lease; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Paid time off

Job summary

Visual Lease is seeking an Apartments.com Sales Associate in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role focuses on business development and relationship management within the multifamily industry, driving sales strategies and providing marketing solutions. Candidates should have at least three years of B2B sales experience, preferably in digital marketing. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and a retirement plan. Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in the United States.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of outside sales experience in a B2B environment, preferably in digital marketing or advertising sales.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and quotas.
• Current and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business using market data and identify upsell opportunities.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Develop expertise in digital advertising strategies and market trends.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Digital Marketing Knowledge

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

As an Apartments.com Sales Associate, you will be part of a dynamic team that operates as a strategic digital marketing partner to the Multifamily industry. Through engaging sales presentations and in‑person client visits, you will advise and sell clients marketing solutions that enable them to achieve their goals. You will also grow revenue by prospecting new clients and growing existing accounts by identifying and developing new marketing solutions for their portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Business Development – Using CoStar Group’s extensive market data, prospect opportunities to develop new business, and identify upsell and renewal opportunities with current customers.
• Relationship Management – Build and maintain relationships with clients as a trusted advisor to their strategic marketing plan and grow revenue.
• Business Industry Acumen – Develop subject matter expertise in digital advertising strategies, multifamily real‑estate, and trends within your specific market territory.
• Teamwork – Partner with colleagues across teams to drive sales revenue and provide exceptional customer service.
• Customer Focus – Develop strong client relationships by delivering outstanding customer support through regular, value‑add communication, sharing market insights, and offering solutions that help our clients achieve their goals.

Basic Qualifications (External Applicants)

• Three or more years of outside sales experience in a B2B environment, preferably in digital marketing or advertising sales; or equivalent experience in the Multifamily industry.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and quotas in a consultative sales environment.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
• Ability to regularly drive for extended periods and intermittently throughout the workday.
• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited, not‑for‑profit, in‑person college or university.

Basic Qualifications (Internal Applicants)

• 18 or more months of successful CoStar Group sales experience.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and quotas in a consultative sales environment.
• A track record of commitment to prior employers.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.
• Ability to regularly drive for extended periods and intermittently throughout the workday.
• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited, not‑for‑profit, in‑person college or university.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to analyze data, build out reporting and make strategic recommendations based on market data, trends, and performance metrics.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations at a high growth company.
• Self‑starter who can work within a team environment and independently, while being highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing customer relationships through the entire customer life cycle, including contact and pipeline management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences.
• Evidence of strong academic performance in college.
• Regular and consistent access to an operational motor vehicle prior to or by start date.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families
• Commuter and parking benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On‑site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Peloton, personal training, group exercise classes
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups
• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Applicants must be eligible to work full‑time in the United States. CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.